Monthly Archives: November 2005
Separation of chuch and state?
By Tracy Gordon — November 22, 2005
Quote of the Day: Elementary school principal Deborah Dancy “I certainly welcome it. The children who participate in the program are much more courteous, cooperative and respectful. Anything we can do to reduce discipline problems and develop character we are willing to do at this school.” -Deborah Dancy, principal of William Ellery Channing Elementary School […]
Bush presses China on religious freedom; pet chaplains comfort pet owners
By RNS Blog Editor — November 22, 2005
RNS starts off on Monday with a story on reactions to President Bush’s recent visit to China and his focus on religious freedom there. Jason Kane writes: Human rights activists are praising President Bush’s call for religious freedom during his recent visit to China but are discouraged the Communist government does not appear willing to […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service Foxman’s Call to Combat `Christian Right’ Met with Skepticism, Outrage (RNS) A battle cry by a major American Jewish leader to rally against the Christian Right is being met by some of his peers with skepticism, and in a few cases, outrage. Earlier this month, Abraham Foxman, national director of […]
New Orleans Episcopalians, Like Catholics, Look to Uncertain Future
By Bruce Nolan — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service NEW ORLEANS _ With blazing morning light slanting through huge windows of the Cabildo museum, 40 Episcopalians prayed the same morning service their forbears offered in that landmark 200 years ago, celebrating both an anniversary and their community’s new beginning in a storm-ravaged city. “We are here, not simply to […]
Vatican and Israel Make Progress on Taxing Issue of Property
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service VATICAN CITY _ Forty years ago, the Vatican issued Nostra Aetate, in which the church officially ceased blaming Jews for the death of Jesus. Since then, acts of reconciliation have come to define relations between the Holy See and Israel. Full diplomatic relations were established, a regretful John Paul II […]
Facing Discrimination, Sikhs Launch Campaign
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Facing mounting discrimination since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a number of Sikh-American groups have begun a campaign to explain their religion to the American public and to differentiate their beliefs from those of Muslims. There have been more than 600 reported instances of discrimination and violence against […]
COMMENTARY: IRS Cracks Down on Liberal Church’s Sermon
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) I went undercover Sunday morning, only to discover my sleuthing ability isn’t what it used to be. Tucked into the back row at SouthLake Foursquare Church, I picked out the pastor who’s been fasting for 16 days. I figured out where in Africa the church will head next spring […]
COMMENTARY: Ignore Protesters; Support American Girl Dolls
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Newhouse News Service (UNDATED) In our home, the Statue of Liberty resides in a place of honor, under a bright lamp on the table next to my favorite chair. Molded in papier-mache by my daughter’s 10-year-old hands, Lady Liberty’s color is not the usual patina, but rather a blend of muted greens that […]
COMMENTARY: IRS Cracks Down on Liberal Church’s Sermon
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) I went undercover Sunday morning, only to discover my sleuthing ability isn’t what it used to be. Tucked into the back row at SouthLake Foursquare Church, I picked out the pastor who’s been fasting for 16 days. I figured out where in Africa the church will head next spring […]
Sikhs take on discrimination; Update on Vatican and Israel’s property dispute; New OrleansR
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
Friday’s RNS report begins with an article on a new campaign launched by Sikhs in response to the increasing discrimination they’ve faced since Sept. 11. Kabuika Kamunga writes: “A number of Sikh-American groups have begun a campaign to explain their religion to the American public and to differentiate their beliefs from those of Muslims. There […]
Sikhs take on discrimination; Update on Vatican and Israel’s property dispute; New OrleansR
By RNS Blog Editor — November 19, 2005
Friday’s RNS report begins with an article on a new campaign launched by Sikhs in response to the increasing discrimination they’ve faced since Sept. 11. Kabuika Kamunga writes: “A number of Sikh-American groups have begun a campaign to explain their religion to the American public and to differentiate their beliefs from those of Muslims. There […]
President Bush speaks for China
By Tracy Gordon — November 18, 2005
Quote of the Day: President Bush “The people of China want more freedom to express themselves, to worship without state control, to print Bibles and other sacred texts without fear of punishment. … By meeting the legitimate demands of its citizens for freedom and openness, China’s leaders can help their country grow into a modern, […]
Army Chaplains Grieve Ultimate Sacrifices, Counsel Those Still Fighting
By RNS Blog Editor — November 18, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service HUNTSVILLE, Ala. _ He speaks several languages, including Latin. But when the talkative Gerze Rzasowski, an Army chaplain and major, opens the pages of a book holding pictures of 870 soldiers who have died since last November in Iraq and Afghanistan, he runs out of words. “Just looking at this,” […]
COMMENTARY: France Learns a Thing or Two About Assimilation
By RNS Blog Editor — November 18, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Paris, vous avez un probleme! In three weeks of rioting, thousands were arrested. Vehicles were burned along with many schools, community centers, businesses and government offices. Although the unrest that began Oct. 27 has eased, the riots stunned French political leaders. Their surprise speaks volumes about the demographic changes, […]
COMMENTARY: Microfinance Empowers the Poor, Challenges Effectiveness of Charity
By RNS Blog Editor — November 18, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Why are so many people in the world poor? Are they just lazy or have they missed out on economic or social opportunities so many of us take for granted? The debate over the roots of poverty has continued for thousands of years. Even Jesus said, “The poor will […]
